Body Side Trim Panel Replacement (2-Door Utility)

Body Side Trim Panel Replacement (2-Door Utility)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the upper and lower front seat anchor bolts.
2. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor nut.
3. Remove the assist handle.
4. Remove the coat hook.
5. Remove the endgate or the liftgate opening door sill trim plate.
6. Fold the rear seats down.
7. Remove the jack storage cover (left side only).
8. Remove the screw that retains the upper body side trim body side trim panel to the vehicle (left side only).
9. Remove the upper body side trim panel from the vehicle.
10. Feed the seat belt through the trim panel.




11. Remove the body side front lower trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the body side front lower trim panel to the vehicle.




2. Install the upper body side trim panel to the vehicle.
3. Feed the seat belt through the trim panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the screw that retains the upper body side trim panel to the vehicle.

Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb ft).

5. Install the jack storage cover (left side only).
6. Install the endgate or the liftgate opening door sill trim plate.
7. Install the coat hook.
8. Install the assist handle.
9. Install the rear seat belt anchor nut.

Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

10. Install the upper and lower front seat belt anchor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).